Bummer find on Lake Howard in Snohomish County

[JohnD]

If it was a coyote stuck in a bunch of fishing line and hooks, that would be a shame too.

[dscubame]

Completely agree. 

[pianoman9701]

Of course, any animal suffering or dying an agonizing death is a shame.

[pianoman9701]

Agree with all except I see a hierarchy and don't see how it is any other way.  The wolves were once on the endangered species list too. 

I accept your opinion differs than mine and respect that.  I am not into confrontational discussions and I suspect continuing with you will be such so respectfully I am out.

OK, I wasn't being confrontational and really agree with most you have to say.

[Russ McDonald]

They are dirty birds and a dime a dozen.  Yes we in the US have made them symbolic like many other creatures.  Essentially a crow that we put a emotional value on.  May as well be a seagull.

It was our government that made it our national symbol selected June 20, 1782 not the people. 

[timberfaller]

If Ben Franklin had his way,  YOU wouldn't have a Turkey Season to enjoy!!

[pianoman9701]

 

[Russ McDonald]

If Ben Franklin had his way,  YOU wouldn't have a Turkey Season to enjoy!!

Yeah I know 

[Igottanewknee]

Against the law to even pick up a feather if I'm not mistaken.....

[Pegasus]

Prolly too far gone for roasting which is too bad since they are a very tasty delicacy. A stew might still work though if the water was cold enough to age it properly...

[lokidog]

Against the law to even pick up a feather if I'm not mistaken.....

As it is for all native song birds, raptors, etc. that do not have hunting seasons.  This includes even old nests.

[pianoman9701]

Someone's looking to amp up an otherwise mundane thread. Can't wait for hunting season. 

[h20hunter]

Wha???

It's not like anyone said flag burning is indeed ok as it is a proven form of free speech. Are we now wishing to supress the right to free speech!?!?!

Personally,  I would have left the bird, called it in, and good to go.

[boneaddict]

I wouldn't have touched the thing with a ten foot pole.   That's worse than carrying around a dead human body (trouble wise).   

[pianoman9701]

It's possible that people have different opinions about raptors if they affect their livestock, fish stocks, pets, etc. I've known a few sheep farmers who may or may not have protected their lambs in less-than-palatable ways against them. I certainly love our national symbol and I haven't lost any livestock to it. Nor would I do anything to harm one. I would absolutely report if I witnessed anything done to harm one.